In a groundbreaking move, Roblox unveils a revolutionary AI model that seamlessly translates text chats in real-time across 16 languages, including English, French, Japanese, Thai, Polish, and Vietnamese.
The translator operates automatically, but users have the option to view the original message by clicking an icon.
Emphasizing the positive impact on engagement, the company states, “We know engagement goes up when users speak or interact with others in their own language.”
This innovative approach eliminates language barriers, enhancing the overall user experience.
The underlying technology involves a transformer-based large language model (LLM) within a mixture of experts (MoE) architecture.
By integrating multiple translation apps, each specializing in a specific language, Roblox optimizes resources without creating separate LLMs for each language.
Addressing privacy and safety concerns, the company reassures users that monitoring chats for trust and safety remains unchanged. The system identifies banned words, maintaining a secure environment.
Roblox’s foray into generative AI models extends beyond text translation. The company has introduced an AI chatbot assistant for developers and automatically translates image assets to the user’s default language, enriching the platform for a diverse user base.
Looking ahead, the company envisions the translator model evolving beyond text chats. The future holds possibilities such as using AI to convert non-compliant words to compliant ones or implementing real-time voice translation in voice chats.
While Roblox pioneers this language revolution, other tech giants like Meta and Google are also venturing into AI translator models, underlining the industry’s commitment to breaking down language barriers for global connectivity.